The second round is almost here for the Bruins, and WEEI.com is on its way to Philadelphia to cover the series. As we blog on the train, here’s the information you need heading into the opening games of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

(ALL) BUSINESS CLASS (who is getting the job done): Patrice Bergeron was the Bruins’ best player against the Canadiens. His seven points vs. the Canadiens led the Bruins, and his first-round performance seemed to rub off on Brad Marchand. Remember, Bergeron would have been a free agent after the season had the B’s not inked him to an extension back in October. Right now it’s looking like a good thing that the B’s have avoided a bidding war on the 25-year-old center.

THE CONDUCTOR (who needs to set the tone): Milan Lucic had a couple of big assists in setting up both of Nathan Horton‘s overtime goals in the first round, but those were his only two points of the series. Lucic led the B’s with 30 goals in the regular season, and has generally been a solid contributor in the playoffs. He had nine points in two series in each of the last two years, so his two points thus far are both uncharacteristic of his performance this year and a dropoff from his normal postseason production. Lucic is the Bruins’ top goal-scorer and needs to perform like it.

COMING UP IN THE CABOOSE (who might have a bigger factor in this series):Rich Peverley racked up five points in the first round but still seemed to fly under the radar a bit. You’ve got to love the way he plays, as his speed and willingness to throw pucks on net make him a real asset on that third line. Peverley’s 15 shots on goal in the first round were third among Bruins forwards, behind only Patrice Bergeron (22) and Marchand (18). Peverley’s line with Chris Kelly and Michael Ryder is definitely clicking, and he could wind up with more goals in the second round after scoring one vs. Montreal.